Exclusive Haripad Travel Guide, India

Haripad Tourism

Haripad (Malayalam:ഹരിപ്പാട് ) is a Municipality in Alappuzha District, Kerala, India located between Alappuzha and Kollam on the National Highway 47. Its coordinates are Latitude : 9°18′0″N and Longitude : 76°28′0″E. It is bordered on the east by Pallippad, Veeyapuram and Karuvatta to the north, Kumarapuram and Mahadevikadu to the West, and on the south by Nangiarkulangara. Haripad is close to the Arabian Sea and connects Mavelikkara and Thrikkunnappuzha. It is known as the land of art, artists, land of snake boats, land of music, dance and drama. A main feature of Haripad which attracts even the foreigners is the "Payippad Jalolsavam". It is believed that the currently worshiping idol of Lord Subrahmania was brought from Kandalloor with escort of snake boats and Valla Sadya. . Haripad derived its name from either Aripad (Ari meaning Rice), or "Harigeethapuram". The population of Haripad is 16,445, as of the 2010 census.

Planning a vacation to Haripad in India? This vacation planner will provide you with all the essential information you need. Haripad is located at a short trip away from Kollam a major city in India. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Kollam for its bountiful attractions like Kollam Beach, Munroe Island, Tangasseri Lighthouse on your trip to Haripad. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.